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Greater White-fronted Goose

Anser albifrons

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Anseriformes ›Family: Anatidae ›Genus: Anser

About

The greater white-fronted goose (Anser albifrons) is a species of goose related to the smaller lesser white-fronted goose (A. erythropus). It is named for the patch of white feathers bordering the base of its bill, in fact albifrons comes from the Latin albus "white" and frons" forehead ". In Europe it has been known as simply "white-fronted goose"; in North America it is known as the greater white-fronted goose (or "greater whitefront"), and this name is...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Greater White-fronted Goose?
The scientific name of Greater White-fronted Goose is Anser albifrons.
What kingdom does Greater White-fronted Goose belong to?
Greater White-fronted Goose belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Greater White-fronted Goose belong to?
Greater White-fronted Goose belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Greater White-fronted Goose belong to?
Greater White-fronted Goose belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Greater White-fronted Goose belong to?
Greater White-fronted Goose belongs to the order Anseriformes.
What family does Greater White-fronted Goose belong to?
Greater White-fronted Goose belongs to the family Anatidae.
What genus does Greater White-fronted Goose belong to?
Greater White-fronted Goose belongs to the genus Anser.